India, Feb. 7 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday named corporator Ritu Tawde as its candidate for the Mumbai mayoral election, while ally Shiv Sena announced Sanjay Ghadi as its nominee for the deputy mayor's post, signalling a smooth power-sharing arrangement within the ruling alliance at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

BJP leader Amit Satam declared Tawde's candidature, while Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale announced Ghadi's name at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters. Tawde represents Ward 132, whereas Ghadi was elected from Ward 5 in the civic polls held on January 15.

According to a statement by Shiv Sena secretary Sanjay More, Ghadi will serve as deputy mayor for a 15-month term. A former Shiv Sena (U...